Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 19 | 30 | 16 | 87 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Wizards 97-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.